JACKING

Scissors Type Jack

All Subaru models come with a scissors type jack for tire changing. The jack on all models is stored in the engine compartment, rather than in the trunk.

Jacking points are located on both sides of the car, just behind the front wheel well and just forward of the rear wheel well. Do not place the jack underneath the floor pan sheet metal or bumpers.

There are certain safety precautions which should be observed when jacking the vehicle:

1. Always jack the car on a level surface.
2. Set the parking brake if the rear wheels are to be raised (parking brake works on the front wheels). This will keep the car from rolling off the jack.
3. If the front wheels are to be raised, block the rear wheels.
4. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the one which is being raised.
5. If the car is being raised in order to work underneath it, support it with jackstands. Do not place the jackstands against the sheet metal panels beneath the car. The panels will become distorted.

   CAUTION
   Do not work beneath a vehicle supported only by a tire changing jack.

6. Do not use a bumper jack to raise the vehicle. The bumpers are not designed for this purpose.